Runway excursion during takeoff attempt in Tigil

No fatalities • Tigil, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a loss of control during a second takeoff attempt on an unpaved runway in Tigil, resulting in an excursion into a ditch.

What happened

During an attempt to depart from an unpaved, waterlogged runway located in Tigil, the crew initiated an aborted takeoff because the aircraft failed to accelerate to the necessary airspeed. Following this initial attempt, the crew proceeded with a second takeoff maneuver. During this second sequence, the aircraft experienced a loss of directional control and drifted toward the left side of the runway.

The aircraft subsequently veered off the active surface and collided with an embankment. The movement ended when the plane came to a stop in a nearby ditch. Although the aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss, there were no injuries reported among the 11 occupants on board.

Findings

  • The runway conditions were characterized by being unpaved and saturated with water.
  • The aircraft was unable to maintain sufficient speed during the first takeoff attempt, leading to the decision to abort.

Probable cause

The loss of control during the second takeoff attempt was exacerbated by the poor condition of the waterlogged, unpaved runway.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2000-09-19 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident near Tigil, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a loss of control during a second takeoff attempt on an unpaved runway in Tigil, resulting in an excursion into a ditch.

Were there any fatalities in the 2000-09-19 PZL-Mielec AN-28 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2000-09-19 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-28, registration RA-28950, operated by KoryakAvia, at Tigil, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The loss of control during the second takeoff attempt was exacerbated by the poor condition of the waterlogged, unpaved runway.

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